Like many armies, they played tricks on their enemies.

This wind instrument was designed to intimidate opponents.

This major uprising against British rule was ultimately suppressed.

Historian Paul Kennedy chronicles the emergence of a new world order.

The humble bicycle had a suprisingly important role in both world wars.

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Now a major motion picture starring Colin Firth, Operation Mincemeat involved a corpse, a fake fiancée, and the successful invasion of Sicily.

An infamous massacre followed a Native American religious revival.

The Japanese won the battle, but their advances into the Pacific were halted.

These deeply held beliefs changed history.

From the 19th century to the Cold War.

The accomplished war correspondent was determined to see the action.

When peace talks failed, this federal property tipped our divided nation into its bloodiest conflict.

These stories remind us that hope can triumph over anything.

These conflicts had unexpected outcomes.

The British were trying to disguise a superior new technology.

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The long-running sitcom that lampoons American life has focused on warfare more than once.

These curious conflicts lacked one crucial element: actual fighting.

These conflicts should be remembered.